Clues for the word "CRUTCH"
We've had 27 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 35 times in crosswords. It was last seen in LA Times crossword on August 20, 2024.
Definition of crutch
- n. - A staff with a crosspiece at the head, to be placed under the arm or shoulder, to support the lame or infirm in walking.
- n. - A form of pommel for a woman's saddle, consisting of a forked rest to hold the leg of the rider.
- n. - A knee, or piece of knee timber
- n. - A forked stanchion or post; a crotch. See Crotch.
- v. t. - To support on crutches; to prop up.
Referring Clues
- Support staff?
- Temporary support
- Frequent cast auxiliary
- Support for Tiny Tim
- Broken leg aid
- Support provider
- It can hold you up
- Broken-leg aid
- Support of a sort
- Thing relied on for help
- Something to lean on
- Post-surgery support
- Walking aid
- Source of support
- Aid for someone with a broken foot
- Impediment to self-improvement
- Something depended upon too much
- Staff provided to help the disabled
- Support for lame person
- Support for the lame
- Supporting staff
- Support (for walking)
- Long stick used for support
- It helps the injured to walk about with companion following routine
- Tedious routine in cold church is something that sustains one
- Staff
- Postinjury support
Last Seen In
- LA Times - August 20, 2024
- Evening Standard Quick - January 10, 2024
- Mirror Quick - January 04, 2018
- LA Times - November 15, 2017
- Pat Sajack's Code Letter - October 10, 2017
- Pat Sajack's Code Letter - March 08, 2017
- Pat Sajack's Code Letter - July 19, 2016
- USA Today - April 27, 2016
- Guardian Prize - December 12, 2015
- USA Today - January 20, 2015
- Guardian Quiptic - July 21, 2014
- New York Times - July 16, 2014
- King Syndicate - Thomas Joseph - June 06, 2013
- Washington Post - May 28, 2013
- Jonesin - March 26, 2013
- Guardian Cryptic - August 10, 2012
- King Syndicate - Premier Sunday - August 05, 2012
- Guardian Quick - May 13, 2012
- Washington Post - March 02, 2012
- Wall Street Journal - January 13, 2012
- Pat Sajack's Code Letter - December 31, 2011
- Washington Post - August 20, 2011
- King Syndicate - Eugene Sheffer - March 23, 2011
- Universal - May 27, 2010
- Family Time - January 10, 2010
- Jonesin - November 10, 2009
- USA Today - November 03, 2009
- Guardian Quick - September 05, 2009
- Washington Post - November 01, 2008
- Guardian Quick - November 21, 2007
- And in 5 more crossword puzzles...